5 Things You Should Know About The Upcoming Public Holiday

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1. An Auspicious Day: 

Isra wal Mi’raj is celebrated all over the world by muslims on the 27th of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar). It is considered one of the most significant days, along with Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha

2. Night Journey:

The day marks the night that Allah took Prophet Mohammed PBUH on a journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to Heaven

3. Symbolic: 

The Prophet’s journey is a symbol of transcendence from all that is worldly, and it is believed the occurrence is also a legitimacy of Mohammed’s (PBUH) Prophethood

4. Celebrations: 

Muslim communities mark the day with prayers and communal meals

5. Public Holiday:  

The day is a public holiday in most countries and April 23 has been declared as a holiday for the government sector this year. All government offices will resume work on April 24.

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